SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21080
LOYDGB21080 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21080 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | 080 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Fountatin Sqaure Hanley - 309383 |
| City | Stoke-On-Trent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LOYD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 080 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses BIC LOYDGB21080?
LOYDGB21080 identifies Fountatin Sqaure Hanley - 309383, part of Lloyds Bank PLC in Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in LOYDGB21080 mean?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 080 identifies the branch Fountatin Sqaure Hanley - 309383.
What is the best way to send money to Lloyds Bank PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21080?
LOYDGB21 is the head office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21080 is Fountatin Sqaure Hanley - 309383. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LOYDGB21080 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter LOYDGB21080 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LOYDGB21080 against the details from Lloyds Bank PLC before you confirm.
Do I need LOYDGB21080 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LOYDGB21080.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.